U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announces $1.6 million in recovered federal benefits for Tampa Bay families
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With the help of U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), hundreds of veterans, seniors, troops, families and neighbors in the Tampa Bay area recovered more than $1.6 million in unpaid federal benefits in 2016. Nearly half—$773,132—was owed to our local veterans for benefits they have earned. New AARP report highlights significant out-of-pocket costs for family caregivers
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A new AARP report issued today details the out-of-pocket costs for caregivers in the United States – on average, family caregivers are spending 20 percent of their total income on caregiving expenses. This builds on last year’s AARP family caregiving report, which revealed the number of family caregivers in the United States – about 40 million, with Florida home to nearly 2.7 million of these caregivers. Save our soldiers from suicide surge
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Memorial Day is a day to remember Americans who lost their lives on the battlefield in service to our great nation. U.S. Rep. Castor calls for sweeping changes by VA to meet its responsibilities to veterans
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) demanded that the VA implement drastic improvements to better serve veterans. A recent Inspector General report and other reports have pointed out failures that continue to persist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. U.S. Rep. Castor demands attention to substandard conditions at James A. Haley VA Hospital
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) sent the attached letter to James A. Haley VA Hospital regarding recent media reports of rodents and pests in the hospital’s food service areas. U.S. Rep. Castor announces new district office hires
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today announced new hires for her Tampa Bay district offices to better assist neighbors, especially veterans and organizations seeking new grant opportunities. Honor their service and preserve their memories
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By U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, published in The Tampa Tribune on May 25, 2015. Every generation of American service men and women defines the courage and determination of our nation. Salutes to the Greatest Generation are especially poignant this year as we recognize the 70th anniversary of World War II Victory in Europe (V-E) Day and the 70th anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day. The… U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor posthumously presents military medals to WWII hero
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Ray Dever’s father, Ray Dever Senior, passed away when he was in high school and he said father his didn’t talk much about his military service. U.S. Rep. Castor announces national mental health legislation
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced her cosponsorship of the Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 that makes significant improvements in prevention and treatment of mental health in response to calls across Tampa Bay and nationwide for a comprehensive strategy. Haley’s rehab center shows our continuing commitment to troops
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By U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, published in The Tampa Tribune on Memorial Day 2014 The Tampa Bay community is well known for taking care of America’s heroes and veterans. We are united in our passion that the brave men and women who protect America receive the top-quality medical care they have earned when they return home. The recent opening of the Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
